What car to buy in Europe? (Some Audi content)

[John Larson]

Good morning to you all!  (At least it's morning here in overcast
California.)  A close friend is moving to Spain for a few years, and is
looking for a car for his family .  Two adults, 2 small children.  Had an
oldish Volvo 740 Turbo here, and has been treated rather shabbily (I'm being
nice!) by the overseas purchase program from that company.  (Lest you think
boring, he also had a 2.7L RS spec 914/6, a couple of Suburbans, a Triumph
and a Harley, and a TQ Midget race car.)  Thinking in the loaded Passat
price range, maybe a US spec car to bring home after his business is done.
An Audi wouldn't be out of the question.  I think they'll be based in
Madrid, and they enjoy ski trips as well as many other outdoor activities.
Any suggestions from those of you on the ground over there?  TIA, John